Albanese says the government is tough on borders without being inhumane: SBS Sinhala current affair on 17 Feb

Listen to the SBS Sinhala radio current affair feature on the federal opposition accusation on Labor for weak border policies and tripled number of permanent residency places for people from Pacific countries on 17 Feb

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Highjlights

• The federal government has defended its decision to make changes to temporary protection visas.
• Defence Department reveals it has boosted its surveillance presence in Australia's top end (north part of the country) to prevent resumption in people smuggling boat arrivals.
• Federal government has announced it will triple the number of permanent residency places for people from Pacific countries